Our sustainability work has many impacts!

We are fully committed to the circular economy with focus on sustainable and climate-smart recycling.

We reduce use of non-renewable natural resources while at the same time reducing the need for risky landfills in our environment.

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We help our customers achieve their sustainability goals

UN:s Sustainable Development Goals are a unifying force that will bring governments, businesses and other stakeholders together. Even as a small company, we have great opportunities to contribute to the effort to achieve the goals. Above all, we can help our customers meet their sustainability goals.

We have

96%

recycling rate

EU standard goal = 24%.

We are

100%

climate neutral.

We produce

130

million kwh of solar energy per year

We produce

50+

kWh green heat energy

Reduced our CO2 emissions

95%

since 2015

We help our customers with their climate and sustainability goals

Goal 2

is to eradicate hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture

Sub-goal 2.3:

Doubling the productivity and income of small-scale food producers

Sub-goal 2.4:

Sustainable food production and resilient agricultural practices

Sub-goal 2.A:

Invest in rural infrastructure, agricultural research, technology development and gene banks

Some of our actions to achieve this:

Invest in agricultural research and technology development for new, better and sustainable fertilizers
Developed a new biological and ecological fertilizer that adds positive microorganisms and humus to depleted soils
Through the new fertilizer, we can double the production of small-scale food producers in poor countries with hunger.

Goal 4

is to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning for all

Sub-goal 4.1:

Free and equivalent primary and secondary education of good quality

Sub-goal 4.3:

Equal access to quality vocational training and higher education

Sub-goal 4.4:

Increase the number of people with skills for economic security

Sub-goal 4.7:

Education for sustainable development and global citizenship

Some of our actions to achieve this:

Together with municipalities, start secondary education in sustainability, circularity and recycling in the project "Hummeltorp Academy"
Together with academia, business and municipalities, start vocational training in sustainability, circularity and recycling in the project "Hummeltorp Academy"

Goal 5

is to achieve equality and the empowerment of all women and girls.

Sub-goal 5.1:

Eradicate discrimination against women and girls.

Sub-goal 5.5:

Ensure full participation of women in leadership and decision-making.

Some of our actions to achieve this:

To the extent possible, recruit female employees into an otherwise male-dominated industry.
To the extent possible, recruit female managers to ensure equal opportunities for leadership at all decision-making levels.
To the extent possible, collaborate with organizations and companies that have clear gender equality policies.

Goal 6

is to ensure access to sustainable water and sanitation management for all.

Sub-goal 6.4:

By 2030, substantially improve water use efficiency in all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and a sustainable supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and significantly reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity.

Some of our actions to achieve this:

Start "Hummeltorp Water" for research & development of circular purification technology for leachate, stormwater and groundwater.
New innovative technology for circular reuse of leachate and stormwater that reduces the unnecessary use of drinking- and groundwater.
New water technology for purification and reuse of nitrogen and phosphorus from leachate and stormwater - which reduces the acidification of oceans, lakes and waterways.
Development collaboration for encapsulation of PFAS in ground to stop further contamination of groundwater.

Goal 7

is to ensure that everyone has access to reliable, sustainable and modern energy at an affordable cost.

Sub-goal 7.2:

By 2030, substantially increase the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix.

Some of our actions to achieve this:

Have developed new technology to recover 120,000 kWh of clean green renewable energy per year from manure sanitization process.
Install new solar cells that produce approximately 130,000 kWh of clean renewable solar energy per year.
Electric hubs and a new transformer station for an expanded focus on electric power for the company's stages 1, 2 & 3 with the possibility of charging heavy vehicles.
Transition to renewable Biodiesel – HVO 100.
Reduced number of unnecessary and empty runs from our customers - which reduces energy/fuel consumption.
New technology for extracting heat/energy from horse manure for heating office and workshop buildings.
New, more environmentally efficient transport logistics with return cargo - which reduces energy/fuel consumption by up to 89%.

Goal 9

is to build a resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and promote innovation.

Sub-goal 9.4:

By 2030, upgrade infrastructure and adapt industry to make them sustainable, with more efficient resource use and more clean and environmentally friendly technologies and industrial processes.

Some of our actions to achieve this:

Start "Hummeltorp Clean Tech" for research & development of solar energy, environmental safety, recycling, composting, sanitization/hygienization, biochar and biocompost.
New technology for neutralization of "Sulfide bearing rocks".
New technology for treating leachate with recovering of nitrogen and phosphorus - which reduces acidification in seas, lakes and waterways.
Increase diversion to 99% and recycling rates to at least 96% and reduce the utilization and use of non-renewable natural resources. 2/3 of aggregate can now be replaced with recycled material instead of utilize new resources.
A start to change the entire aggregate industry.
New hygienization facility with Sweden's highest recycling of horse manure - sustainable, efficient and environmentally friendly use of resources.
New technology for recovering heat and clean green energy from horse manure for heating office and workshop buildings.
New technology for circular water reuse that reduces groundwater use.

Goal 12

is to promote sustainable consumption and production patterns.

Sub-goal 12.4:

By 2020, achieve environmentally sound management of chemicals and all types of waste throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their emissions into air, water and land with a view to minimizing their negative impacts on human health and the environment.

Some of our actions to achieve this:

New, more environmentally efficient transport logistics with return cargo - which reduces emissions to air, land and waterways.
EcoHorse to solve a societal problem around horse manure - sustainable, efficient and environmentally friendly recycling (100%) of a waste.
Recycling rate of at least 96% (Diversion rate 99%) - through our high recycling rate, recycled sand and gravel materials can replace 2/3 of virgin non-renewable natural resources.
Continuously develop new products from waste such as concrete, aggregates, asphalt, reinforcing steel, horse manure, excavation materials and rock.
Development collaboration with, among others, Scania for recycling metal from foundry sand - we recycle the metal and reuse the sand.
New technology for recycling stumps and garden waste - which recycles the waste and returns it to nature's cycle.

Sub-goal 12.5:

By 2030, significantly reduce the amount of waste through measures to prevent, reduce, reuse and recycle waste.

Goal 13

Take immediate action to combat climate change and its consequences.

Sub-goal 13.2:

Integrate climate action into policies, strategies and planning at the national level.

Some of our actions to achieve this:

New technology and new methods have significantly (95%) reduced our facilities' CO2 emissions.
New climate-neutral production technology - reduces energy consumption, fuel, carbon footprint and climate change.
Active dialogue with politicians & decision-makers about the climate-positive opportunities recycling provides at local, national and global levels.
New, more environmentally efficient transport logistics with return cargo.

We minimize running empty trucks

By combining manure containers at our EcoHorse customers with the delivery of products to our Hummeltorp customers, we reduce fuel cost and our carbon footprint by between 40-89%. We have smart transport solutions that integrate multiple deliveries to further reduce environmental impact and improve logistics flow. Feel free to contact us and we will tell you more.

We contribute

130

tons less carbon dioxide emissions per truck per year

We contribute

40%

fewer heavy vehicles in traffic

Reduced climate footprint by up to

89%

Our transport routes are as follows:

Goal 14

is to preserve and use the oceans and marine resources in a sustainable way with the aim of achieving sustainable development.

Sub-goal 14.1:

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce all forms of marine pollution, particularly from land-based activities, including marine litter and nutrient inputs.

Some of our actions to achieve this:

Start of "Hummeltorp Water" for the development of purification technology for leachate, stormwater and groundwater.
LPCS Leachate Proof Cell System - which seals and environmentally secures land from the possibility of "leaching" toxins or nutrients.
PFAS purification of all types of water including groundwater.
Leachate in tight closed systems - ensures control and purification before water is released from a facility.
Leachate purification with nitrogen and phosphorus recovery - reduces acidification of the oceans, lakes, streams and our marine resources.
Restore wetlands - smooths flows, creates groundwater, reduces carbon dioxide leakage and increases biodiversity.

Goal 15

is to protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation and halt the loss of biodiversity.

Sub-goal 15.1:

Preserve, restore and ensure sustainable use of terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems.

Some of our actions to achieve this:

Recycling aggregate materials and thereby reducing the consumption of virgin non-renewable natural resources such as rock, gravel and sand.
Reduce eutrophication and acidification of lakes, rivers and the ocean.
Since 2018, we have participated in the "SAND MARTIN" project to save the endangered species. We create a natural habitat and breeding colony of sandpipers for Sand Martins that are actively maintained every year. The number of Sand Martins and nest holes has increased every year.

Sub-goal 15.5:

Take immediate and significant action to reduce the destruction of natural habitats, halt the loss of biodiversity and, by 2020, protect and prevent the extinction of threatened species.

Goal 11

Making cities and settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

Sub-goal 11.6:

By 2030, reduce the negative environmental impact of cities per person, including by paying special attention to air quality and the management of municipal and other waste.

Sub-goal 11.B:

By 2020, substantially increase the number of cities and communities adopting and implementing integrated strategies and plans for inclusion, resource efficiency, climate change mitigation and adaptation and disaster resilience, and develop and implement, in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, integrated disaster risk management at all levels.

Some of our actions to achieve this:

We are co-owners and active in Barkaby Science – an arena for, and leaders of, sustainable innovations for the sustainable city
Change that today in Sweden we mine non-renewable natural resources such as sand, gravel and rock corresponding to about 10 metric tons per person and year. Through our high recycling rate of 96% (diversion rate 99%), we can instead recycle sand, gravel and rock materials to replace 2/3 of these and save virgin natural resources.
New efficient recycling facilities that reduce transportation distances and the climate footprint from plant/construction transports, which has a positive impact on air quality and climate change.

Goal 17

Strengthening the means of implementation and revitalizing the global partnership for sustainable development

We do this through partnerships and/or memberships with, among others:

GeSI Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative (Global)
DWP Digital With Purpose (EU)
Barkaby Science (Hummeltorp is co-owner)
- SKANSKA (Construction company - global)
- RAGN-SELLS (Waste management and environment)
- ATRIUM LJUNGBERG (Architectural firm)
- E-ON (Power company)
- JÄRFÄLLA Municipality / Järfällahus (Municipality)
- KTH Royal Institute of Technology
ISD Institute for Sustainable Development (USA)
Chalmers University
MIT Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA)
University of Virginia (USA)
University of Arizona (USA)
Volvo CE
Liebherr
Waste Sweden
Recycling industries
Cireco
Mass balance
End-Of-Waste
ME Machine Contractors
SBMI Svergies Bergmaterial Industrier
SGBS Sweden Green Building Council
CDRA Construction & Demolition Recycling Association (USA)
NSSGA National Sand, Stone & Gravel Association (USA)
SACC Swedish American Chamber of Commerce (USA)
AMCHAM American Chamber of Commerce in Sweden
EIRMA European Industrial Research Management Association (EU)

Our sustainability work has many impacts!

We help our customers achieve their sustainability goals

We help our customers with their climate and sustainability goals

Goal 2

is to eradicate hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture

Sub-goal 2.3:

Doubling the productivity and income of small-scale food producers

Sub-goal 2.4:

Sustainable food production and resilient agricultural practices

Sub-goal 2.A:

Invest in rural infrastructure, agricultural research, technology development and gene banks

Goal 4

is to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning for all

Sub-goal 4.1:

Free and equivalent primary and secondary education of good quality

Sub-goal 4.3:

Equal access to quality vocational training and higher education

Sub-goal 4.4:

Increase the number of people with skills for economic security

Sub-goal 4.7:

Education for sustainable development and global citizenship

Goal 5

is to achieve equality and the empowerment of all women and girls.

Sub-goal 5.1:

Eradicate discrimination against women and girls.

Sub-goal 5.5:

Ensure full participation of women in leadership and decision-making.

Some of our actions to achieve this:

Goal 6

is to ensure access to sustainable water and sanitation management for all.

Sub-goal 6.4:

By 2030, substantially improve water use efficiency in all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and a sustainable supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and significantly reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity.

Some of our actions to achieve this:

Goal 7

is to ensure that everyone has access to reliable, sustainable and modern energy at an affordable cost.

Sub-goal 7.2:

By 2030, substantially increase the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix.

Some of our actions to achieve this:

Goal 9

is to build a resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and promote innovation.

Sub-goal 9.4:

By 2030, upgrade infrastructure and adapt industry to make them sustainable, with more efficient resource use and more clean and environmentally friendly technologies and industrial processes.

Some of our actions to achieve this:

Goal 12

is to promote sustainable consumption and production patterns.

Sub-goal 12.4:

Some of our actions to achieve this:

Sub-goal 12.5:

By 2030, significantly reduce the amount of waste through measures to prevent, reduce, reuse and recycle waste.

Goal 13

Take immediate action to combat climate change and its consequences.

Sub-goal 13.2:

Integrate climate action into policies, strategies and planning at the national level.

Some of our actions to achieve this:

We minimize running empty trucks

Our transport routes are as follows:

Goal 14

is to preserve and use the oceans and marine resources in a sustainable way with the aim of achieving sustainable development.

Sub-goal 14.1:

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce all forms of marine pollution, particularly from land-based activities, including marine litter and nutrient inputs.

Some of our actions to achieve this:

Goal 15

is to protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation and halt the loss of biodiversity.

Sub-goal 15.1:

Preserve, restore and ensure sustainable use of terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems.

Some of our actions to achieve this:

Sub-goal 15.5:

Take immediate and significant action to reduce the destruction of natural habitats, halt the loss of biodiversity and, by 2020, protect and prevent the extinction of threatened species.

Goal 11

Making cities and settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

Sub-goal 11.6:

By 2030, reduce the negative environmental impact of cities per person, including by paying special attention to air quality and the management of municipal and other waste.

Sub-goal 11.B:

Goal 17

Strengthening the means of implementation and revitalizing the global partnership for sustainable development

Our prioritized goals and actions

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